Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
Upper Portion/Lower Portion/Pillar Portion
2. From inside the car, use a knife to cut through the quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
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If the clip on the rear edge is broken, the quarter glass can be reinstalled using butyl tape .
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Apply protective tape along the edge of the entire quarter glass opening flange.
3. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTE: Check the quarter glass trim and clips for damage, and replace them if necessary.
Installation
1. Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter glass
opening flange.
NOTE:
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Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
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Remove the rubber dams from the body.
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If any of the clips are broken, remove them from the body.
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Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying primer.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.